Council Tax exemption for students
There are Council Tax exemptions for students. You may also be able to claim Housing Benefit. Use our benefits calculator to see if you can claim.
Sharing with other students
If you live in a property that only students live in, you can claim an exemption from Council Tax.
To do this, everyone in the property must provide their student certificates to our Council Tax office. Ask your university or college for your certificate. If we do not get certificates for everyone in the property, we will issue a Council Tax bill.
Halls of residence
If you are a student living in a hall of residence, you won't normally have to pay Council Tax.
Sharing with non-students
If you are a student living with people who are not students, you won’t have to pay Council Tax. However, the other people in the household may be liable for the bill. They might be eligible for a reduction.
Check if someone qualifies for a Council Tax disregard.
Make sure you give your student certificate to the Council Tax office. The non-students in the household can claim support based on their income.
Overseas student living with a partner
You may or may not have to pay Council Tax. You might also be able to claim a full exemption if your partner cannot work or claim benefits in this country. We will want to see your student certificate and both passports.
How to apply for an exemption
You can apply in one of two ways:
Use your online Council Tax account
Use our online form